Mohamed Fahim
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Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce legal separation
After 18 years of marriage Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating.The Prime Minister’s office made the announcement today. In the statement, the PMO says both have signed...
Bail reform bill tabled in Ottawa
The federal government has introduced long-awaited amendments to Canada’s bail system. Justice Minister David Lametti tabled Bill C-48 in Parliament on Tuesday. If passed, the bill would amend the Criminal...
WHO declares COVID-19 public health emergency over
The spread of COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency.The World Health Organization made the declaration earlier Friday. The W-H-O Director said it is with great hope...
Canada Post Community Foundation now taking applications for 2023 grants
Applications are open for this year’s round of Canada Post Community Foundation grants. They are open to Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that provide programming for children and youth,...
CAFC shares list of popular Holiday Scams
Holidays are a time of giving for most, but the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is reminding the public that for scammers, it is a time of taking.The agency shared...
Some TUMS products being recalled
Health Canada says TUMS Peppermint Regular Strength antacid sold in packages of three rolls with 12 tablets each may contain fiberglass fragments, paper, and aluminum.While the agency says most...
Health Canada issues recall for over 1.5 million dry shampoo products
There’s a massive recall of hair care products.Health Canada says certain lots of Bed Head TGI, Dove, and Tresemmé dry shampoo products contain the cancer-causing chemical benzene.The health agency...
Canada dropping mask mandate for travel and all other travel restrictions
All COVID-19 travel restrictions will be lifted in Canada on the first of October.The easing of border measures includes the use of the ArriveCan app, which will no longer...
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot approved for 5-11 year olds
Health Canada has greenlit a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in kids 5 to 11...
Feds demand Canada’s telecom giants formalize deal to work together during outages
The national outage of Rogers services is unacceptable. That's according to Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. ...
Feds appoint special interlocutor for unmarked graves at former residential schools
WARNING: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing.Kimberly Murray is now Canada’s first independent special interlocutor...
Feds to outlaw handgun ownership
The Liberal government is introducing legislation to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer says smallpox vaccine can work on monkeypox
Fewer than a couple of dozen suspected Canadian cases of monkeypox are currently being investigated at the national microbiology...
Canada making access to abortion services easier
Over $3.5 million in federal funding is going to improve Canadians' access to vital abortion services and accurate reproductive...
Feds Unveil Canada’s National Vaccine Passport
Ottawa is rolling out a standardized national proof of COVID-19 vaccination system for international travel.
The new federal vaccine certificate...
Canada still working on AstraZeneca’s recognition in US and other countries
There’s still no word on when or even if American officials will start recognizing AstraZeneca’s vaccine or mixing doses...
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First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
Council may forego over $150,000 in permissive tax exemptions to 25 organizations
The city could be out over $150,000 if they grant permissive tax exemptions for close to 25 local organizations.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
Early morning quake north of Saanich Inlet leaves no damage
Many say they felt the 5:30 a.m quake, but there has been no reports of damage or tsunami.
Cowichan Valley residents get access to care with new urgent and primary care centre
Cowichan Valley residents get a boost in healthcare as the province announces a new urgent and primary care centre on Government Street
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